Local Politics
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Not happy with choices in Dist. 214Mar 29, 2011 12:00 am - What a shame there are not better choices for the District 214 school board election. Two of the three candidates you endorsed are relatively long-term incumbents and di...
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Barrington Hills needs Common Sense PartyMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - As a Barrington Hills resident who has been an active participant in numerous village issues and community efforts during the last 10 years, I am deeply concerned about ...
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Elect Kevin Wiley to Bartlett fire boardMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I am voting for Kevin Wiley for fire district trustee. Having known Kevin for five years and I can tell you he is a man of character and uncompromising integrity. Time a...
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Sidor is the man for Arlington Hts.Mar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Sidor is the simply the best candidate for the job. As a longtime resident of Arlington Heights, Mike Sidor is extremely knowledgeable about the community and knows...
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Dist. 301 hopefuls mostly back grade center planMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Central Unit District 301’s plan to convert its middle schools to grade-level centers sparked heated exchanges among parents, students and administrators at two public f...
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Elect Gordon to District 96 boardMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Lauren Gordon is the premier candidate for the District 96 board of education. I served on the District 96 Parent Review Committee with Lauren, and I also was chairwoman...
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Prospect Hts. endorsement off the markMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - You seemed to suggest that Ms. Vole inherited a mess, and she did; however, you failed to mention that she also contributed to the mess while on the City Council. Since ...
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District 102 should re-elect LefarMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I have known Steve Lefar for many years now. Our daughters started kindergarten at Tripp Elementary School together. They are now in fifth grade. Steve has always been a...
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Barrington Hills needs a dose of ‘common sense’Mar 29, 2011 12:00 am - We have resided in Barrington Hills since 1977. The equestrian community has been very important to us and was one of the main reasons we moved to Barrington Hills. We h...
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District 44 candidates set prioritiesMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Students often fall into one of several categories, demographics or subgroups. Gifted students. Children with special needs. English language learners. Free or reduced-...